Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Component	Fastener Size	Nm
Bolts and Nuts
	M6	10
	M7	15
	M8	25
	M10	40
	M12	60

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mount & Bolts

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A = 20 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

B = 40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

C = 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

¹ Always replace

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Assembly Mount & Bolts

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1= 40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

2 = 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

¹ Always replace

Fig 3: Identifying Pendulum Supports & Bolts

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NOTE:

Secure the pendulum support to the transmission first and then to the subframe.

Removing:

-- First remove bolt -B-, then bolts -A-.

Installing:

-- First install bolts -A-, then bolt -B-.

A = Strength category A 8.8 = 40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹⁾

A = Strength category A 10.9 = 50 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ^{1), 2)}

B = 100 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹⁾

¹⁾ Always replace

²⁾ On manual transmissions, only use bolts with a strength category of 10.9, if the threaded inserts (for example, Heli-Coil®) are installed. Identification: On first thread -arrow-.

Fig 4: Identifying First Thread

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